Saks Fifth Avenue kicked off New York Fashion Week with a celebratory soirée at Le Chalet at L'Avenue at Saks, hosted by Roopal Patel. In continuation of Saks Fifth Avenue’s long-standing commitment to supporting New York Fashion Week and celebrating the upcoming season of inspiring shows and collections, the evening brought together fashion insiders, designers, creatives, culture shapers, tastemakers, and friends of the brand at the retailer’s iconic New York flagship.
The evening's guests included Chanel Iman, Chriselle Lim, Emily DiDonato, Elsa Hosk, Georgia Fowler, Ivy Getty, Johannes Huebl, Laura Kim, Olivia Palermo, Patrick Ta, Prabal Gurung, Rickey Thompson, Sai De Silva, Stacey Bendet, Thom Browne, and many more.
“There’s an energy only New York Fashion Week brings, and tonight truly captured that spirit,” said Roopal Patel, SVP, Fashion Director at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. “I’m so excited Saks Fifth Avenue kicked off the week with such an incredible collective of creatives, industry insiders, and friends. The magic of this week comes alive when we bring our community together, and these gatherings are always my favorite—the room was electric with passion and inspiration.”
The space reflected the playful sophistication of the party, with Le Chalet at L’Avenue at Saks decorated with a leopard-print pool table and a retro photo booth for guests to enjoy. Dancers were styled in looks inspired by the trends featured in Saks Fifth Avenue’s fall campaign, offering a first look at the season’s defining fashion forecast. The night culminated with a high-energy performance by Disco Lines as guests toasted with bespoke cocktails and enjoyed French dip sandwiches from Salt Hank.
Guests showcased standout looks, with Tinx in a Proenza Schouler dress, Ashley Avignone in a Dries Van Noten dress and Max Siegelman in Burberry pants, all available at Saks.com.
The evening underscores Saks Fifth Avenue’s distinctive role as New York City’s style epicenter. As a premier destination for luxury fashion, the retailer curates the season’s most coveted looks. On Saks.com, fall styles come to life through Curated Shops, spotlighting trends like ModernMinis, alongside must-haves from Roopal’s Wardrobe.
Image credit: Joe Schildhorn & Billy Farrell/BFA
